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Gijisi Juldarigi Folk Festival

Gijisi Juldarigi Folk Festival Ended

Apr 9, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026 · Chungnam

Heritage & Traditional

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Chungnam or plan around your dates.
DatesApr 9, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026
VenueGijisi Juldarigi Museum
Address11 Anteulmosi-gil, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
AdmissionFree (Separate charge may apply to activities)
Hours10:00-22:00
Contact• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-358-4646
Websitejullfestival.org

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Gijisi Juldarigi Folk Festival aims to promote the 500-year traditional folk custom of juldarigi. Juldarigi, a tug-of-war game, was started to pray for peace and fortune in the new year and to be in concord with neighbors as part of a village’s feast.

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